Question

What details can you find in the photograph of Hagia Sophia’s changing roles in the past?

Answer 1

The photograph of Hagia Sophia’s changing roles in the past shows the building’s transformation from a Greek Orthodox Christian cathedral to a Roman Catholic cathedral to an Ottoman mosque to a museum. The photograph also shows the various architectural elements that were added or removed during each of these transitions, such as the minarets, the dome, and the mosaics. Additionally, the photograph shows the various religious symbols that were present in each of the building’s roles, such as the Christian cross, the Islamic crescent, and the Ottoman star and crescent.